DeLonghi DCG30 Series - Manual (Page 4)

4) Plug the unit into a 120V/60Hz AC only outlet.
5) Turn on the appliance by depressing the on / off switch (E).
NOTE: As a safety feature, the grinder will not operate unless the cover is
securely in place with tab in the switch slot. If you should release pressure on
the switch, the grinder will stop and the cover can be removed.
IMPORTANT: If the cover is removed to check the consistency of the coffee
grounds, always ensure that the inner rim is free of coffee particles. Be sure to
shake the grounds into the center. Failure to do this may prevent the appliance
from operating, If this is the case, remove the lid, clear the grounds from the
rim as noted above, and replace cover.
OPERATING YOUR COFFEE GRINDER (continued)
DO NOT REMOVE COVER UNTIL BLADES COME TO A COMPLETE STOP
6) Continue to depress the on / off switch (E) to adjust the grind setting. Once the
COARSE grind has been reached the COARSE indicator light (F) will illuminate
green. You must continue to depress the on f off switch to achieve the MEDIUM
grind, which will also illuminate green when it is reached. When all three lights
are illuminated, this indicates a FINE grind, (Grind Selector (F) on select models
only)
NOTE: The amount of time required for each desired degree of grinding will
vary with the amount of beans in the grinding bowL
7) When the desired grind has been obtained, release the on / off switch (E) and
allow blades to stop.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER UNTIL BLADES COME TO A COMPLETE STOP,
8) Unplug the unit. Have a container ready to hold your coffee grounds, Make
sure that the container is large enough to accommodate all of your ground
coffee. Turn the coffee grinder upside down and tap the bottom lightiy to
ensure that all of the coffee grounds have fallen into the container.
9) Transfer the coffee grounds from the container to your coffee maker,
10) Clean according to directions in the "Cleaning Your Coffee Grinder" section.